6418 Deploying Windows Server 2008 (Beta 3) - Seminare

Seminar-Ziel

After completing this course, students will be able to:

• Install Windows Server 2008.
• Perform initial configuration tasks for Windows Server 2008.
• Conduct an unattended install of Windows Server 2008.
• Configure Windows Server Core 2008.
• Use Windows Deployment Services to deploy Windows Server 2008.
• Utilize Windows Server Deployment.
• Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 from Windows Server 2003.
• Upgrade Active Directory to Windows Server 2008.
• Upgrade Windows Server 2003 File and Print servers to Windows Server 2008.
• Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Application and Web servers to Windows Server 2008.
• Upgrade Windows Server 2003 Branch Office servers to Windows Server 2008.
• Implement a Volume Licensing Strategy using KMS and MAK.

Teilnehmer Zielgruppe

This course is intended for IT Professionals who are experienced with Windows 2000 Server and/or Windows Server 2003, who hold an MCSE or MCSA certification, or have equivalent knowledge.

Kurs Voraussetzungen

Before attending this course, students must have one or more of the following:

• On-the-job experience in planning, implementing, managing, or supporting Windows Server 2000 or Windows Server 2003, including Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of networking, for example, TCP/IP and Domain Name System (DNS).
• Experience with a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory and Network Infrastructure.
• Experience with implementing security for a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network.
• Experience installing, configuring, and administering Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows Vista.

Seminar-Inhalt

Module 1: Windows Server 2008 Installation & Configuration

This module focuses on installation options and requirements for Windows Server 2008, including deploying Windows Server Core. This module also covers using KMS and MAK to implement a volume license strategy.

Lessons

Improvements in setup from Windows 2003 to Windows Server 2008 and Windows 2008 installation requirements
Windows Server 2008 Server Core installation
Implement a volume license strategy using KMS and MAK
 

Lab 1: Install Windows Server 2008

Install Windows Server 2008
Install Windows Server Core 2008
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Install Windows Server 2008
Install Windows Server Core 2008
List improvements in Windows Server 2008 setup
Plan a volume license strategy
 

Module 2: Windows Server Core 2008 Configuration
This module focuses on Windows Server Core 2008 configuration. Basic server configuration including setting the Administrator password and server TCP/IP configuration are covered in this module.

Lessons
Basic Server Core command-line configuration tasks
Configuring the roles available on Server Core
 

Lab 1: Configure Windows Server Core 2008
Perform command-line configuration tasks
Configure Server Core roles
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:
List commands used to configure Server Core
Configure Server Core roles
Deploy common Server Core configurations
 

Module 3: Windows Server 2008 Unattended Installation
This module describes using Unattend files to install Windows Server 2008. This module also covers creating a network deployment infrastructure for unattended installation, and unattended domain controller installation.

Lessons
Unattended 2008 Install
Unattended deployment infrastructure
Unattended domain controller installation
 

Lab 1: Deploying Windows Server 2008 Using an Unattend File
Deploying Windows Server 2008 using an Unattend file
 
Lab 2: Install Active Directory on Server Core Using an Unattend file
Install Active Directory on Server Core using an Unattend file

Lab 3: Deploy an RODC in a Branch Office Using an Unatted File
Deploy an RODC in a branch office using an Unattend File
Configuring BitLocker on a branch office server
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Configure Unattend.xml files for Windows Server 2008 unattended installation.
Configure an RODC using Unattend files
 

Module 4: Using Windows Deployment Services
This module focuses on using the new WIM image format and Widows Deployment Services to create and deploy custom system images.

Lessons
Working with the WIM format
Windows Deployment Services
 

Lab 1: Working with Windows Deployment Services
Configure WDS
Create images with WDS
Associate a language pack with an image
Deploy an image with WDS
Using Unattend file with WDS to deploy images
Custom computer naming
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create system images using the WIM format
Configure WDS
Create custom system images using WDS
 

Module 5: Windows Server Deployment (WSD) Solution Accelerator
This module introduces the WSD Solution Accelerator as a tool for low-touch operating system deployment. This module also covers creating custom system images for common server configurations.

Lessons
Introduction to WSD Solution Accelerator
Creating Custom Windows Server 2008 builds
Guidance for Zero-Touch deployment using WSD
 

Lab 1: Working with WSD
WSD Overview
Configuring WSD for deployment
Creating and customizing a Windows Server 2008 build
Creating and sharing deploy points
Modifying the CustomSettings.ini file
Use the Deployment Workbench to build and capture the reference computer
Deploying Windows Server 2008 using WSD 2007 (includes procedures for custom computer naming)
 
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create custom system images using WSD
Use WSD to deploy Windows Server 2008
 

Module 6: Upgrading and Migrating Active Directory

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating active directory from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific Active Directory-related services including DNS, Certificate Services, IPSec configuration, and group policy objects (GPO). This module provides best-practices for Active Directory upgrades.

Lessons
Windows Server 2008 upgrade overview
Upgrading Windows Server 2003 domain controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
Active Directory upgrade best practices
 

Lab 1: Upgrading Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers to Windows Server 2008 Domain Controllers
Upgrading Windows Server 2003 domain controllers to Windows Server 2008 domain controllers

Lab 2: Using WSD to deploy an RODC to a branch office
Using WSD to deploy an RODC to a branch office
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:
List best practices for an Active Directory upgrade
Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 domain controller to Windows Server 2008
Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory forest
Use WSD to deploy an RODC to a branch office
 

Module 7: Upgrading File and Print Servers
This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating file and print servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific file and print-related services including DFS-R, scheduled backup jobs, and clustered servers. This module provides best-practices for file and print server upgrades.

Lessons
Upgrading file and print servers
Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 file and print server to Windows Server 2008
 

Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server to Windows Server 2008

Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 File and Print Server to Windows Server 2008
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 print server to Windows Server 2008
Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 file server to Windows Server 2008
List best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 file and print server
 

Module 8: Upgrading Application and Web Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating application and Web servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers upgrading specific application and Web-related services including WebDAV, .NET frameworks and applications, Terminal Server, Windows SharePoint Services, application migration and migration for Server Core. This module provides best-practices for application and Web server upgrades.

Lessons

Upgrading application and Web servers
Best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 application and Web server to Windows Server 2008
 

Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Web Server to Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.0
Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Web Server to Windows Server 2008 and IIS 7.0
 

Lab 2: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Terminal Server to Windows Server 2008
Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 terminal server to Windows Server 2008
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Upgrade a Windows Server 2003 application and Web server to Windows Server 2008
List best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 application and Web server
 

Module 9: Upgrading Branch Office Servers

This module provides prescriptive guidance for upgrading and migrating branch office servers from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008. This module also covers implementing common branch office roles including RODC and BitLocker. This module provides best-practices for branch office server upgrades.

Lessons
Migrating or upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server to Windows Server 2008
Low-touch branch office server deployment
 

Lab 1: Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 Branch Office Server to Windows Server 2008

Upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server to Windows Server 2008
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Upgrade branch office servers to Windows Server 2008
List best practices for upgrading a Windows Server 2003 branch office server
 

Module 10: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines

This module provides guidance for migrating existing workloads to a virtual machine environment using either Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 or the Windows Server virtualization role of Windows Server 2008.

Lessons
Microsoft Server Virtualization
Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Machines
 

Lab 1: Migrating Workloads to Microsoft Virtual Server Using VSMT
Migrate a Windows NT 4.0 server to a virtual machine
 

After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe Microsoft server virtualization solutions
Migrate workloads to Microsoft virtual machines

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